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Wayne Albert Bills

Wayne Albert Bills

  • November 5, 1932 - November 4, 2011
  • Dexter, Iowa
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“I only worked with Wayne for a few months but have to say he was one of the most genuine people I have ever meet. I truly enjoyed my time working...Read More » ”
1 of 8 | Posted by: Gary Hadarits - Atlanta, GA

“How quickly life passes and how much we can miss. I say to all who read this, "we must Love one another, it is all that matters". Wayne was also...Read More » ”
2 of 8 | Posted by: Lynn ReNae Bills Fisher - TX

“Even though in the last 35 years I hadn't spent more than a few hours with uncle Wayne, my memories of him and his influence on me has been lasting. ...Read More » ”
3 of 8 | Posted by: Dan E. Burr - Milwaukee, WI

“Hello Wayne's family, We are the neighbor just south of Wayne's World. What can be said when you lose a good friend and neighbor. We always...Read More » ”
4 of 8 | Posted by: Norma and Marty Douglas - Dexter, IA

“The times I remember most is the kindness that you had. You always had a way of making everything seem funny at that time. I remember once on a visit...Read More » ”
5 of 8 | Posted by: John Clark - El Paso, TX - Nephew

“I remember what a wonderful person you were when I was small and we would vist in the summer ,and when we went to the Clark family reunion in 2001...Read More » ”
6 of 8 | Posted by: Tracy Clark James - Palmyra, WI

“My brother was a very special and unique person. No one will ever be able to take his place in this world. May he rest in peace. We share in the...Read More » ”
7 of 8 | Posted by: Don and Helen Hey - Ankeny, IA

“I love you my dearest brother. I shall miss you. ”
8 of 8 | Posted by: Dorothy Bills Clark Carrico - WI


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Wayne Albert Bills
Wayne Albert Bills was born the son of Floyd and Leila (English) Bills on November 5, 1932 in Grant, Iowa. Wayne died suddenly at his home in rural Dexter on November 4, 2011, at the age of 78 years, 11 months and 30 days. Wayne was married to Janice Rae Laubach on September 5, 1959 and together they had two daughters: Kimberly Sue Bills and Nicolette Jo Bills.
Wayne served 4 years in the Korean War and was a quartermaster on the USS Repose. After military service he worked with the State of Iowa Conservation Department. In the early 60's he was appointed Director of the Polk County Conservation Board. He was personally involved in purchasing properties for the county and then designed and built Jester Park, Jester Park Golf Course, Thomas Mitchell Park, Chautauqua Park, Easter Park and Brown's Wood. Wayne also designed cemeteries in several towns in Iowa, including Sunset Memorial Gardens. Wayne was a 32nd Degree Mason.
In 1974 Wayne brought down a white tail deer with trophy sized antlers in the non-typical division for the State of Iowa, and the record holds to this day. The full head mount is on display at Scheel's Sporting Goods in West Des Moines, Iowa. In 1981 Wayne went to work for Andrew Corporation in Chicago, building towers all across the US, Mexico and St. Thomas Island. Wayne was an accomplished artist and liked to work on this acreage, play golf and ride his motorcycle.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Bills and Leila Howell.
Survivors include daughters Kimberly Bills (husband Brian Werle), Denver CO and Nicolette Bills Green ( husband Eric), Flower Mound TX; grandson Jackson Green, Flower Mound TX; sisters Helen Hey (husband Don), Ankeny, IA and Dorothy Carrico, of Whitewater, WI; brother Pete Soda (wife Dee), Red Oak, IA and friend Jeanne Altman, Dexter, IA

In Loving Memory of

WAYNE ALBERT BILLS

Age 78

Born November 5, 1932 - Grant, Iowa

Died November 4, 2011 - Dexter, Iowa

GRAVESIDE COMMITTAL SERVICE
12:30 pm November 10, 2011
Iowa Veteran's Cemetery
Van Meter, Iowa

MILITARY RITES
BUGLAR & FLAG FOLDING
US Naval Reserve
Des Moines, IA

FIRING SQUAD & COLOR GUARD
VFW Post 738
Dean Avenue
Des Moines, IA

INTERMENT
Iowa Veteran's Cemetery
Van Meter, Iowa

KUHN FUNERAL HOMES
Dexter Earlham Redfield
www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com

There once was a man from Grant
Whose fingers were at a slant
He sailed the seas with the Navy
And Loved his shingles with gravy
He climbed towers like a man with a mission
And with his girls he went fishin'
They'd catch catfish at the cabin
At the café, tales would be blabbin
Twice he gave his daughters away
Quite a price he had to pay
He was helpful, generous and kind
But a man with a stubborn mind
His presence much will be missed.
We send his off with a kiss.